Sentence examples for receive a slap from inspiring English sources

"They are locked in their cocoon of illusions and will receive a slap in the face".

Despite exposure and investigation into high-level corporate fraud, and promises by the government, the corporations receive a slap on the wrist and continue to operate as before.

Not because they'd fear being arrested by many of the bobbies on the beat (guffaw, guffaw) but they'd be worried they might receive a slap.

The Huskies did receive a slap on the wrist from the N.C.A.A. for arranging a tour for Moore of ESPN's studios in Bristol, Conn.

TEHRAN — Iran's highest leader said on Wednesday that any disrupters of national elections, which are less than two weeks away, would receive a "slap in the face," underscoring the political tensions lurking behind the vote.

The Sale director of rugby, Steve Diamond, questioned the head injury assessment protocol last month, saying a player had only to receive a slap to be forced off the pitch.

Charles said: "There was a huge reaction - they were too distracting and we received a slap on the wrist.

So many believe the investigations into the accusations will end with Samsung receiving a slap on the wrist, at worst.Yet it may turn out differently.

While Dr. Lee sat in a jail cell for nine months facing a life sentence, Mr. Deutch received a slap on the wrist.

They sat down in the dark and received a slap in the face, a blatant provocation, a set of jump leads hooked on to their chests.

You're my inspiration.'" Sediuk, who once received a slap for kissing Will Smith on a red carpet and presented Madonna with a hydrangea (a flower she hates) at a press conference, then had to deal with the presenter Jennifer Lopez.